Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass targeted for UFC 146 in Las Vegas

A lightweight bout between Jacob Volkmann (14-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and undefeated Paul Sass (12-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is in the works for UFC 146 in Las Vegas.

UFC officials today confirmed verbal agreements are in place for the fight.

UFC 146 takes place May 26 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden
Arena, likely with a heavyweight headliner between champion Junior Dos Santos
and top contender Alistair Overeem.

The main card airs on pay-per-view, and prelims are expected to stream on FX. It’s not clear where Volkmann vs. Sass will be placed in the lineup.

Since dropping his first two UFC fights to welterweights Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann, Volkmann has won five consecutive fights in the lightweight division. Most recently, the three-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler picked up a unanimous-decision victory over Efrain Escudero at UFC 141. In fact, all five of his recent wins have come via decision, including split-decision nods over Ronys Torres and Antonio McKee.

Sass, meanwhile, recently picked up his second UFC victory (and his 12th straight win overall) with a heel-hook submission of Michael Johnson at UFC on Versus 6 in October. The British fighter, who recently was forced out of a UFC on FOX 2 bout with Evan Dunham due to an injury, now owns 11 submissions in 12 career victories.

For more on UFC 146, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
(Pictured: Jacob Volkmann)

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